Custom 2001 home on historic 4.59acre parcel w/water features&lush gardens Only 10 minutes from the heart of Hilo town, this custom crafted home is located on a uniquely beautiful and secluded 4.59 acre parcel bordering state conservation lands nearby some of Hilo\'s most iconic scenic areas. Constructed with one of a kind quality materials—including vintage granite, bamboo, redwood, and ohia—the home boasts a grand staircase leading from the master bedroom across the adjacent koi ponds out to lush gardens. Lawn-covered gravel walkways and river rock trails invite you to explore the property\'s storied sites, including historic gardens of the former Henderson Family estate, once known as Moani Ke \'Ala, namesake of the song by celebrated composer and great grandmother of Keola and Kapono Beamer, Helen Desha Beamer. A giant bamboo grove surrounds a fire pit ready for gatherings. Countless orchids and tropical flowers blossom from massive hapu\'u ferns, providing material for homemade leis and arrangements. The property\'s exotic plantings, orchards, and wild jungle areas also provide any abundance of citrus, avocado, banana, pineapple, mango, guava, coconut, longan, loquat, even coffee and cacao. The gravity-feed pond system, home to golden tilapia and koi, offers soothing sounds of flowing water features as well as an attractive setting to admire from the covered lanai. This information has not been verified by the associate and should be verified by the buyer. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright: 2015 by Hawaii Information Systems. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The active listings on this site are listed by REALTORS®. If you are interested in those listings, we may represent you as the buyer's agent. | |||